Severe Weather

Why are migraines common in women?

According to the Mayo Clinic, a migraine is a headache that causes intense pain in one area of the head. People susceptible to migraines are commonly very sensitive to light and sound and sometimes experience nausea. Migraines can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

A person of any age can experience migraine headaches. According to the Mayo Clinic, migraine headaches are especially common in women during their reproductive years since changing estrogen levels can lead to a migraine. Stephanie Faubion, a doctor at the Mayo Clinic, suggested that menstrual migraine headaches could be more severe than non-menstrual migraines. They also tend to be less responsive to medications.

Although menstrual migraines are less responsive to medication, hormonal contraceptives can help reduce risk of developing a menstrual migraine since hormone levels remain more balanced.

Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Comments

The views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Sunday it was "very alarmed" by reports of widespread doping by track and field athletes in major competitions including the Olympic Games and world championships.

The Obama administration will unveil a major climate change plan Monday aimed at a large reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the nation's coal-burning power plants, a senior administration official told CNN.

"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" opened to an estimated $56 million at the U.S. box office over the weekend. This total was the second-best "Mission: Impossible" opening ever, just missing out on the $57.8 mil...